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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.78, 933.98 and 397.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.78, 933.98 and 397.22 is: 548.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.78 : 933.98 = 397.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.78/933.98 = 397.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.78x = 933.98 × 397.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.78x = 370,995.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,995.54/676.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.18

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